Pissouri
Cyprus
Pissouri
Cyprus
Pissouri
Cyprus

Pissouri

Cyprus

2024

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The village showcases specialized tourism products such as cycling and hiking routes, religious sites, water sports, diving, conference tourism, horseback riding, bird watching, and stargazing. Highlight local culture through products like halloumi, soultanina, and wine, alongside local arts workshops, traditional cuisine, rural activities, and cultural events. Promote tourism as a catalyst for economic growth while empowering women and youth to create local products, preserve local arts, and enhance environmental sustainability.

The village enhances the integration of natural and cultural heritage into tourism offerings by providing more immersive, experiential activities related to the landscape, local crops (such as the Sultanina table grape), culinary traditions (including unique Halloumi production techniques), and local arts and crafts. Additionally, introduce a new hiking route for disabled individuals and promote Pebble Beach for hot stone therapy and reflexology.

HIGHLIGHTS

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Green initiative

The community received the Green Community Award and was recognized as the “Cyprus Green Capital 2020-2021,” earning the Golden Muflon Award for developing thematic routes, including nature trails, cycling paths, mountain biking trails, cultural routes, and sea kayaking routes, all accessible via Google Maps. These initiatives prioritize environmental respect by minimizing interventions and offering digital tools for visitors to explore the area.

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Soultanina Route

Visitors can explore various vineyard cultivation practices within the community and discover the differences between traditional and modern methods. The only boutique winery in the area, G. Theophanous Winery (Ktima Theophanous Ltd), offers guided tours to showcase the practical aspects of seasonal activities. Guests also have the chance to observe and engage in the grape harvesting and vinification process while learning about the history of the Sultanina grape in Pissouri and the art of winemaking.

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House of Halloumi

The Pissouri Council, in collaboration with tourism authorities, plans to establish an Interactive Museum dedicated to promoting Halloumi cheese and dairy products from the region, as part of the Heartland of Legends Milky Way initiative. Additionally, the Council will work with neighboring villages to highlight the heritage and culture of Halloumi as a National Product, in accordance with PDA legislation